Monday, January 16, 2006
Winter Comes to Southern Arizona
When we woke up this morning it was approximately37F (3.5C) with a forecast high of 51F. The forecast is for sub freezing temperatures tonight with a high of 56F on Tuesday. On top of the cool temperatures there is a cold wind ---- burrrr. I admit I’m a wimp — I pulled out my parka.
This morning we went to the spiel on Western Horizon — very interesting but not for us at this time. After lunch we went for a drive and then took Zaph for a hike at the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. The spot we picked was the site of the old mining town of Fairbank. There’s not much left of the town, some old falling down buildings, remains of the cemetery and the ruins of the old stamping mill. Zaph didn’t care about the town but he really enjoyed the walk.
The old school house.
A shot of the graveyard.
Zaph checking out the view.
This morning we went to the spiel on Western Horizon — very interesting but not for us at this time. After lunch we went for a drive and then took Zaph for a hike at the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. The spot we picked was the site of the old mining town of Fairbank. There’s not much left of the town, some old falling down buildings, remains of the cemetery and the ruins of the old stamping mill. Zaph didn’t care about the town but he really enjoyed the walk.
The old school house.
A shot of the graveyard.
Zaph checking out the view.
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We have added a web page with a map of our current location and route to date